Comparing Ceftriaxone vs Ciprofloxacin

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Ceftriaxone

Ciprofloxacin

Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bone infection, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Bacteremia, Bronchitis, Chancroid, Conjunctivitis, Endocarditis, Endometritis, Epididymitis - Non-Specific... View more

Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide variety of infections; however, it should not be given to children aged less than 18 and in adults, it should be reserved for infections... View more

Prescription only

Commonly reported side effects include: pyelonephritis, arthralgia, and musculoskeletal signs and symptoms.

See the full ciprofloxacin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	1 powder for injection
Dosage	1 g
Per Unit^*	$11.47
Cost^*	$11.47

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Quantity	1 tablet
Dosage	500 mg
Per Unit^*	$11.09
Cost^*	$11.09

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Injectable powder for injection
Intravenous solution

Intravenous solution
Oral powder for reconstitution
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names

N/A

Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

8 hours

4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 39 drugs are known to interact with ceftriaxone:

12 major drug interactions (58 brand and generic names)
24 moderate drug interactions (158 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)

A total of 603 drugs are known to interact with ciprofloxacin:

145 major drug interactions (616 brand and generic names)
377 moderate drug interactions (2702 brand and generic names)
81 minor drug interactions (227 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium-fortified... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 21, 1984

October 22, 1987

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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